Obit – Mrs. Carolyn Faye Young
Carolyn Faye Young, age 84 of Lebanon, passed away April 30, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Kittrell & Otheda Margaret Kittrell; husband, Barry Young; sons, Tony Holland, Terry Holland, & Neil Holland; brothers, Jerry Kittrell & Ronald Kittrell. Carolyn is survived by her son, Donnie Holland & Gerry (Kristine) Holland;…
Read MoreOwls soccer prepares to compete for a district crown on pitch
By Shea Haile Courier Sports The Smith County High Owls soccer swept their District 5-1A regular season competition and are set to host this week’s district tournament. The District 5-1A Tournament is slated for Tuesday May 5th and Thursday May 7th. The Black-and-Gold will battle either Cannon County or York in the 5-1A semifinals Tuesday night…
Read MoreMOUND MASTERPIECE
By Shea Haile Courier Sports SOUTH CARTHAGE — The Gordonsville High Tigers baseball team concluded their last full week of regular season play with a 7-0 victory over the Diamond Baseball Academy Miners last Friday night at Crump Paris Park. Big Blue got a mound gem from senior lefty and East Tennessee signee Colton Bennett who…
Read MoreALL BLACK-AND-GOLD; Owls dominate 6-2A tournament, outscore opponents 15-1
By Terry Collins Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The Smith County High Owls baseball team captured their first district championship since 2019 last Wednesday afternoon with an 11-1 five inning victory over York in Carthage. “It means the world to this program and to myself,” said Smith Co. head baseball coach Malone Smith. “It was a goal…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 05/07/26
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, Inc. Plaintiff VS. DUSTIN BROWN AND BLUESTONE FINANCE, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-8758 In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Chancery Court, from the Plaintiff’s Complaint, which is sworn to, that the Defendant(s), Bluestone Finance, Inc., whereabouts are unknown so that the ordinary process of law…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Bernie Franklin
With his loving family surrounding him, Mr. Bernie Franklin of the Hickman Community, entered into his final rest at 10:27 p.m. Tuesday evening April 21, 2026 at the age of 67 at his Hickman Creek Road home. Mr. Franklin was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Graveside services conducted by Eld. Michael Nesbitt…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Amelia Joan Lynch
Mrs. Amelia Joan Lynch, age 69, of Brush Creek, TN, passed away on Sunday April 19, 2026. Mrs. Lynch was born October 12, 1956 in Oak Ridge, TN, a daughter of the late Jack O’Neil Nicholson and Miriam Jenks Nelson. She married John A. Lynch on May 28, 1976 in Smyrna, TN. Mrs. Lynch served…
Read MoreSchool board okays contract for director
By Eddie West Staff Writer Murfreesboro’s Central Magnet High School Principal John Ash is poised to become the county’s next director of schools. The county’s eight member school board unanimously approved a three year contract with Ash during this month’s regularly scheduled meeting held on Monday night of last week. There was no discussion among school…
Read MoreThree face charges after house search
By Eddie West Staff Writer Three people face charges in connection with a sheriffs department investigation which resulted in the discovery of multiple drugs and the seizure of more than 50 firearms. The discovery was made during the execution of a search warrant at a residence located on Brooks Hollow Lane which is located off Friendship…
Read MorePrimary Election; Sample ballot inside
By Eddie West Staff Writer Residents will be going to the polls Tuesday in the May 5 Democratic and Republican Primary Election. Meanwhile early voting in the election comes to an end this Thursday (April 30). The primary election sets Democratic and Republican candidates for the August County General Election. Through Saturday a total of 249…
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